Glénat
Éditions Glénat, founded 1969 and now a subsidiary of Hachette Livre, is a French publishing house publishing Franco-Belgian comics, manga (One Piece, Dragon Ball, Berserk), youth literature, and general interest books for French-speaking consumers across France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersIssy-les-moulineaux, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Glénat does
Éditions Glénat is a French publishing house founded in 1969 in Grenoble by Jacques Glénat as a fanzine publisher (Schtroumpf), now headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt and operating as a subsidiary of Hachette Livre. The company publishes across four sub-brands — Glénat BD (Franco-Belgian comics), Glénat Manga, Glénat Jeunesse (children's and young adult), and Glénat Livres (general interest books covering travel, gastronomy, sports, mountaineering, and hobbies) — and maintains an extensive catalog spanning adventure, fantasy, horror, romance, science-fiction, slice-of-life, and documentary genres.
Its core business is unit-pricing publishing of physical and digital editions, with manga volumes priced from €7.20 (paperback) or €4.99 (digital), art books up to €30.50, and One Piece Color Walk collector editions at €23.45. Glénat is the French licensor for several flagship Japanese manga franchises — One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Berserk — and has also published Studio Ghibli adaptations, making it one of the most recognized manga publishers in the French-speaking market. Beyond core publishing, the company operates cultural affiliates including Fondation d'entreprise Glénat, Le Fonds Glénat pour le patrimoine et la création, La galerie Glénat, and Le couvent Sainte Cécile, providing arts programming, exhibitions, and heritage support.
Distribution is multi-channel: own e-commerce at glenat.com, partner online retailers and affiliates, traditional bookstores, digital/ebook platforms, and dedicated professional spaces for librarians, journalists, and teachers. Marketing is centered on the website as a catalog showcase, supplemented by newsletter, social sharing, podcasts (Glénat Manga Podcast, Chéri·e j'ai bouquiné les gosses!), video, and event participation (e.g., the Angoulême BD festival). Markets served are France, Belgium, and Switzerland, with no global footprint claimed.
Glénat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Glénat
- Legal name
- Éditions Glénat
- Website
- https://glenat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Éditions Glénat, founded 1969 and now a subsidiary of Hachette Livre, is a French publishing house publishing Franco-Belgian comics, manga (One Piece, Dragon Ball, Berserk), youth literature, and general interest books for French-speaking consumers across France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Glénat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Book Publishing
- NAICS
- Book Publishers (513130)
- SIC
- Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Western Comic Books Publishing (Superhero, Indie) (MPAJAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Adult/Seinen/Josei Comics Publishing (MPAJAGAJ), Children’s Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga Publishing (MPAJAFAH), General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA)
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Where Glénat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Issy-les-moulineaux
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
Glénat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard manga volumes |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium art books and collector editions |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | One Shot and Art of collections |
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Glénat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Éditions Glénat publishes and distributes printed and digital books across four divisions: Franco-Belgian comics (BD), Japanese manga in French translation, youth literature, and general interest titles covering travel, gastronomy, sports, hobbies, and heritage. It publishes major franchises such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Berserk, and sells through its own website, partner retailers, bookstores, and ebook platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Glénat Manga: Manga publishing division specializing in Japanese manga including One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Berserk
- Glénat Jeunesse
- Glénat BD
- Glénat Livres
Products and services
- Glénat BD — Franco-Belgian Comics
Companies that use Glénat
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles2 records
Glénat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Glénat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Glénat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Soleil Productions: French publisher with significant fantasy, SF, and manga lists (Donjon, Lanfeust). Comparable catalog breadth and BD/manga dual focus to Glénat.
- Kana: Manga imprint of Dupuis/Média-Participations publishing Dragon Ball (alternate French edition), Naruto, and many shonen/seinen titles. The single most direct competitor to Glénat Manga.
- Le Lombard: Belgian BD publisher behind Tintin magazine and standalone graphic novels; comparable in catalog scope and Francophone market positioning to Glénat BD.
- Delcourt: Independently owned French publisher with strong BD and manga lists (Tonkam imprint). Competes head-to-head with Glénat across both Franco-Belgian and Japanese manga catalogs.
- Dargaud: One of France's largest Franco-Belgian comics publishers, part of Média-Participations; publishes Astérix, Lucky Luke, and Thorgal. Direct competitor to Glénat BD with overlapping retail channels and author-pool competition.
- Pika Édition: French manga specialist publishing shonen, seinen, and shojo titles. Direct competitor to Glénat Manga for the same Japanese licenses and French-language readers.
- Casterman: Belgian BD publisher (part of Média-Participations) known for premium graphic novels and a manga line; mirrors Glénat's dual BD/manga positioning with a similar premium-tilted product strategy.
- Dupuis: French-Belgian comics publisher of Spirou, Gaston Lagaffe, and a top manga imprint (Kana) under the Média-Participations umbrella. Directly competes with Glénat in both BD and manga categories.
Broad incumbents
- Albin Michel: Major French general-interest trade publisher that also operates BD-adjacent imprints. Larger incumbent with overlapping bookstore relationships and broader adult nonfiction coverage than Glénat.
Emerging players
- Viz Media: U.S. manga publisher (Shueisha/Shogakukan joint venture) that publishes the same Japanese source IP (One Piece, Dragon Ball) Glénat licenses for the French market; relevant peer for franchise rights dynamics and digital distribution trends.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Glénat social profiles
Digital presenceGlénat financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Glénat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Glénat subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Glénat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Glénat M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Glénat
What does Glénat do?
Éditions Glénat publishes and distributes printed and digital books across four divisions: Franco-Belgian comics (BD), Japanese manga in French translation, youth literature, and general interest titles covering travel, gastronomy, sports, hobbies, and heritage. It publishes major franchises such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Berserk, and sells through its own website, partner retailers, bookstores, and ebook platforms.
Is Glénat a public or private company?
Glénat is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Glénat founded?
Glénat was founded in 1969. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Glénat based?
Glénat is headquartered in Issy-les-moulineaux, France, in the Europe region.
Who are Glénat's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Soleil Productions, Kana, Le Lombard, Delcourt, Dargaud, Pika Édition, Casterman and Dupuis. Albin Michel is listed as a broad incumbent. Viz Media is listed as an emerging player.
Does Glénat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Glénat.
What industry is Glénat in?
Glénat's product category is Book Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJAGAB, Western Comic Books Publishing (Superhero, Indie), with a secondary code of MPAJAGAJ, Adult/Seinen/Josei Comics Publishing. Its NAICS code is 513130 and its SIC code is 2731.